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If you see your future in business, earning an online Associates degree can be a great career move.

Business careers include everything from office administration to sales and marketing, customer service and human resources, accounting, finance and more. Whether or not you will need a Bachelor's degree or higher to achieve your long-term career goals, earning an online Associate's degree now can help you:

Our accredited colleges and univerities offer Associate's degree programs in business that are designed for working adults who need maximum scheduling flexibility. Full-time students attending traditional on-campus programs typically earn an Associate's degree in two years, but many students complete their Associate's degree online in less time.

An Associate's degree in business typically requires 60 credits. If you intend to go on to complete your Bachelor's degree, earning an Associate's degree enables you to satisfy many of your general education requirements. You also may be able to declare a different major for your BA or BS degree and have all or most of your credits apply.

Important: Associate's degrees are either transfer or vocational degrees. If you want your credits to be apply toward a Bachelor's degree, make sure that you choose an Associate's program that offers a transfer degree. If your goal is to acquire specific job skills and you don-t need the credits to be transferable, a vocational or profession Associate's degree may be your best choice.

You-ll find online Associate's degree programs to put you on the right track for a wide variety of business careers, including:

  • Accounting
  • Accounting Administration
  • Acquisition and Contract Management
  • Applied Management
  • Business
  • Business Administration
  • Business Systems Administration
  • Communication Arts
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Human Resources Management
  • Information Technology
  • Internet Marketing
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Office Systems
  • Project Management
  • ... plus many others

Explore your options for an Associate's degree in business and request more information today. The respective college or university will help you make sure that your program is the best choice for your academic and career objectives.

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University of Phoenix

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts degree in Accounting is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a variety of business settings. The curriculum provides a solid ...
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    The Associate of Arts degree in Business is designed to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge required to work effectively in a variety of business settings. The curriculum provides a solid fo...
  • Communications (Associate's)
    Axia College of University of Phoenix offers an Associates of Arts degree with specializations in business, accounting, information technology, criminal justice, health care administration, human servic...
  • Financial Services (Associate's)
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  • Hospitality, Travel, and Tourism (Associate's)
    Axia College of University of Phoenix offers Associate of Arts degrees in a broad range of content areas. The 60-credit curriculum provides a foundation and overview within the academic disciplines of c...
  • Sport Management (Associate's)
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  • Visual Communication (Associate's)
    The Visual Communications program provides an overview of visual design elements to be implemented within a business framework. Topics within this program include visual design elements such as composit...

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Kaplan University Online

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    In today’s complex economy, high-quality accounting services are crucial for the success of every business. According to the federal government, the job market for accounting professionals is expected t...
  • Business Admin/Business Mgmt (Associate's)
    If you are ready to advance your career, consider how the online Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration/Management will prepare you to position yourself for the career and income opport...
  • Business Admin/Management (Associate's)
    If you are ready to advance your career, consider how the online Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration/Management will prepare you to position yourself for the career and income opport...
  • Business Admin/Office Mgmt (Associate's)
    If you are ready to advance your career, consider how the online Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration/Management will prepare you to position yourself for the career and income opport...
  • Global Travel and Hospitality Mgmt (Associate's)
    Get the professional skills and knowledge you need to be successful in the exciting travel and hospitality industry-one of the country's largest and fastest-growing employment sectors.* Highly qualifi...

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American InterContinental University Online

  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    If you are seeking an Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree online, AIU Online can help you with your education needs. If you are considering an Associate of Arts in Business Administrati...
  • Human Resources (Associate's)
    The AIU Online Associate of Arts in Business Administration degree program, with a concentration in Human Resources, is designed to offer a practical base of knowledge for students interested in pursuin...

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Everest University Online

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    Job openings in the accounting field are predicted to significantly increase over the next few years. Take advantage of that coming opportunity by earning an Associate's Degree in Accounting now. The ...
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    It's all about choices. With a background in Business, you can choose an exciting and challenging career in any number of industries. And with a degree from FMU Online, you'll be well prepared for any c...

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Virginia College Online

  • Accounting Specialist (Associate's)
    2 Year - Associate of Applied Science Degree The Accounting Specialist Program is designed to meet the needs of those students who work in the accounting field or who are presently employed and want to ...
  • Administrative Office Management (Associate's)
    2 Year - Associate of Applied Science Degree Administrative Office Management skills put you in high demand with employers. Today's companies need highly skilled men and women who can organize, manage, ...
  • Human Resource Management (Associate's)
    The Human Resource Management program is designed to prepare human resource professionals to deal with the complexities and challenges of managing today's workforce. The courses will show you how you ca...

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Ashford University

  • Business (Associate's)
    Earn your Associate of Arts degree in Business (AAB) and you'll prepare yourself for entry-level work in the field of business. You'll find this 61-semester credit program will help you build a foundati...

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Florida Tech University Online-Undergrad

  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    As businesses continue to streamline, demand for professionals with an understanding of core business concepts is expected to increase. If you have an interest in managing a business or want to explore ...

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South University

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    The Associate of Science in Accounting degree program is designed to provide students with the appropriate background, knowledge, and skills they need to enter the field of accounting. They pursue such ...

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Indiana Business College

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    This program is designed to provide specific preparation for private and public accounting as well as the advanced areas of general accounting. Graduates are prepared for positions in private business, ...
  • Administrative Professional (Asscociate's)
    This program provides extensive training in utilization of current office technology, keyboarding proficiency, accounting, and business communication, all of which are required for success in today's fa...
  • Business Administration - Finance Concentration (Associate's)
    This program provides students with an extensive business background, focusing on principles of finance.  Specialized courses in banking and the interpretation of financial statements provide the f...
  • Business Administration - Management Concentration (Associate's)
    This program provides students with an extensive business background, focusing on principles of management.  The program includes specialized courses in the use of electronic software designed to e...
  • Business Administration - Marketing Concentration (Associate's)
    This program provides students with an extensive business background, focusing on principles of marketing.  Specialized courses provide the foundation for students to begin careers in retail manage...
  • Human Resources (Associate's)
    This program trains students to maintain personnel records of an organization's employees; assist with internal and external notification of position openings; assist in the hiring process; answer emplo...

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DeVry

  • Accounting Technology (Associate's)
    DeVry's Associate in Accounting Technology program is designed to produce graduates who are able to apply accounting and finance principles to fundamental accounting tasks and use accounting technology ...

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Saint Leo University

  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    Provides you with the basic foundation of general education courses and introduces the basic concepts that you will encounter in today's demanding business world. The credits earned give you a head star...

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Le Cordon Bleu

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National American University Online

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    The associate of applied science degree in accounting program provides specialized education for various entry-level positions in the accounting profession.  It is designed for easy transfer into t...
  • Applied Management (Associate's)
    The associate of applied science degree in applied management is designed to meet the needs of individuals who have acquired occupationally related training at community colleges, technical institutes, ...
  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    This specialized associate of applied science degree program emphasizes an understanding of business and an introduction to the use of computers in business.Students who elect may continue in the bachel...

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Santa Barbara Business College Online

  • Business Administration (Associates Degree)
    The Business Administration program at SBBC Online provides a solid background in important business principles that are used in offices everywhere. Our online Business Administration degree program use...

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Indiana Tech Online

  • Accounting (Associates)
    The purpose of the accounting associate degree program is to develop business people for entry level positions in management accounting, financial services, auditing, management services, governmental a...
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    The Associate of Science in Business Administration with a management concentration provides students with a basic understanding of the various functions and activities within business organizations.&nb...
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    An Associate of Science in Business Administration with a production management concentration provides business administration students with a technical focus on the design of production systems.  ...

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Stonecliffe

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    OverviewProfessional education in accounting can help students develop the capabilities needed to assume positions of leadership and responsibility in accounting-related fields. Accounting processes are...
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  • General Studies (Associate's)
    At Stonecliffe College Online, an academic division of Colorado Technical University, we take a real-world approach to higher education that acknowledges your past accomplishments, present situation and...

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McKinley College

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Strayer University

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts in Accounting program prepares an accounting student to be a bookkeeper, an accounts receivable or payable clerk, and other entry-level positions in business. Graduates of the asso...
  • Acquisition & Contract Mgmt (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts Acquisition and Contract Management program is designed to provide current and relevant knowledge of contract management principles and policies. The program prepares students for ...
  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts in Business Administration program is designed to provide the latest information and technology in the field of management to prepare students for careers in business and governmen...
  • Economics (Associate's)
    The Associate of Arts in Economics program is designed to provide current and relevant knowledge of economic principles and policies. It prepares students for careers in financial institutions, the corp...
  • Marketing (Associate's)
    The marketing program seeks to prepare the student for careers in all aspects of marketing, from the small sole proprietorship to the large corporation. Graduates of this program may be able to apply al...

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Bryant & Stratton College

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    Bryant & Stratton College's Accounting program provides the technical and critical skills needed to perform accounting functions and processes, including the acquisition, analysis and effective comm...
  • Business (Associate's)
    In this program, students develop the business skills, critical thinking skills, human relations skills and information technology skills that are required of employees in the 21st century. Courses in t...
  • Human Resources Specialist (Associate's)
    The Human Resources Specialist program contains the same key components that underpin the College's other strong business programs: a foundation in basic and career success skills, and a capstone intern...

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Keiser University Online

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    Employment of accountants and auditors is expected to grow over 18% for all occupations through the year 2014. An increase in the number of businesses, and changing financial laws and regulations will d...
  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    Keiser University offers an Associate of Arts in Business Administration that provides a foundation in accounting, management and business. Graduates will be prepared for positions such as managers, ass...

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Jones International University

  • Business Administration (Associate)
    Make a move.  To truly compete in today’s business world, you need the broad business knowledge and interpersonal skills acquired only by a top-notch education. At JIU, we understand taking that fi...

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Mountain State University

  • Accounting (Associate's)
    Mountain State University offers both an online Associate's Degree and an online Bachelor's Degree in Accounting. Accounting is a demanding profession that provides its professionals with both economic...
  • Human Resource Management (Associate's)
    Business Administration - Human Resources Management - Many human resources managers not only manage the administrative function of their departments, but they also consult top executives regarding stra...
  • Management (Associate's)
    Business Administration - Management - The Business Administration associate degree program with the management concentration fosters skills in achieving the efficient and effective completion of organi...
  • Marketing (Associate's)
    Business Administration - Marketing - The marketing concentration includes an intensive examination of campaign planning and execution including formulating an initial business plan, pricing, advertisin...

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SJVC

  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    San Joaquin Valley College's Business Administration program provides a framework of office procedures and skills that can adapt to any company's operation. Students develop into knowledgeable, ethical ...
  • Construction Management (Associate's)
    SJVC Online's Construction Management program prepares you for the management responsibilities you'll face in the residential and commercial construction industry. You'll learn career skills such as arc...
  • Human Resource Admin (Associate's)
    SJVC Online's Human Resource Administration program offers training in the procedures, policies and practices found in today's human resource departments. Our students develop personal, professional and...

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Tiffin University

  • Accounting (Associate)
    The Accounting major places an emphasis on versatility. You learn skills that will enable you to pursue not only short-term, entry-level positions, but also long-term career paths, often beyond the fiel...
  • Business (Associate)
    This program offers students a variety of business fundamentals and knowledge upon which to build a career in business. The program takes the approach of total development of the individual, placing emp...

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Iowa Central College

  • Business (Associate's)
    Learn the many phases Business! Make one your Core Competency!   Iowa Central College offers courses leading to an Associate Degree, exploring the various fields within the world of business, how...

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ITT Tech

  • Business Accounting Technology (Associate's)
    ITT Technical Institute offers an online program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Accounting Technology. This program blends accounting concepts and skills, financial applic...
  • Business Administration (Associate's)
    ITT Technical Institute offers an online program leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Business Accounting Technology. This program blends accounting concepts and skills, financial applic...

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Peirce College

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Southern New Hampshire University

  • Associate in Science - Accounting
    Students pursuing associate degrees in accounting at Southern New Hampshire University will gain the fundamental skills needed for entry-level accounting positions in industry and government. Students l...
  • Associate in Science - Business Administration
    The associate degree program in business administration at Southern New Hampshire University introduces students to the field of business. Students in this program will begin to acquire the knowledge an...
  • Associate in Science - Information Technology
    Southern New Hampshire University’s Associate of Science in Information Technology program combines the management and computer systems disciplines and is designed to highlight the use of computers in a...
  • Associate in Science - Marketing
    Southern New Hampshire University’s Associate of Science degree in Marketing provides you with a basic knowledge of the various aspects of the marketing discipline and augments it with additional knowle...

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Post University Online

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Thomas Edison State College

  • Associate in Science in Business Administration
    The Associate in Science in Business Administration (ASBA) degree helps adults achieve college-level competence in business, and the arts and sciences. ASBA students are primed to make a seamless transi...

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California Coast University

  • Associate of Science in Business Administration
    The Associate of Science in Business Administration degree provides a basic overview of the business world and the environment in which business operates. This program will examine modern marketing: the...

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Columbia Southern University

  • Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business
    The Associate of Applied Science in Business Administration degree program provides students with the general education, business, and technical skills necessary to succeed in the workplace. This progra...

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Penn Foster College

  • Associate Degree in Accounting
    Get started toward a challenging career in Accounting — such as Staff Accountant, Assistant to the Controller, Buyer, Purchasing Agent — to name a few. Start toward a money-making career in the growing ...
  • Associate Degree in Business Mgmt. - option in Finance
    Get started toward a challenging career in Finance. Start toward a money-making career in Finance today. With the right credentials, you can: work at a financial institution, insurance company, real est...
  • Associate Degree in Business Management
    Get started toward a challenging career in Business Management — such as production supervisor, sales manager, office manager, or fashion buyer in manufacturing, sales, service, or retail— to name a few...
  • Associate Degree in Business Mgmt. - option in Marketing
    Get started toward a challenging career in Marketing. Start toward a money-making career in Marketing today. Learn product development, pricing, promotions, and plenty more. Marketing people are needed ...
  • Associate Degree in Hospitality Management
    Get started toward an exciting career in Hospitality Management — such as hotel manager, sales manager, food and beverage manager, or public relations manager — to name a few. Study the Catering Busines...
  • Associate Degree in Business Mgmt. - option in Human Resources
    Study Human Resources Management - at home, at your own pace.You’ll learn about Employee benefits; Compensation management; Labor relations; Interpersonal communications; Business and technical writing,...

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